Fundraise for PHAB

Run, walk, cycle, swim or roll for inclusion

At PHAB, we believe everyone should have the chance to belong, connect, and have fun. Our clubs bring together disabled and non-disabled people to share activities, build friendships, and create strong, inclusive communities.

Fundraising helps us keep our programmes accessible and affordable for everyone. One of the easiest and most fun ways to support PHAB is by taking part in a community event and fundraising while you do it.

Whether you run, walk, cycle, swim, or roll, every kilometre can help make a difference.

Take on a Challenge for PHAB

Community events are a great way to challenge yourself while supporting inclusion. You can sign up for events such as:

  • Round the Bays
  • Auckland Marathon
  • Charity fun runs, fun rides, or swimming events in your community
  • School or workplace fitness challenges

You can participate solo, with friends, or as a team and dedicate your challenge to PHAB.

How It Works

1. Choose Your Event

Pick an event that suits you. It could be a major event like Round the Bays, or a local fun run, cycle ride, swim, or walk.

2. Register for the Event

Sign up through the event’s official website.

3. Fundraise for PHAB

Set up a fundraising page and ask friends, whānau, and colleagues to support your challenge. Share your journey on social media to spread the word.

4. Take on the Challenge

Run, walk, swim, cycle, move or roll your way to the finish line knowing you’re helping build a more inclusive community.

Why Fundraise for PHAB?

Your fundraising helps us:

  • Support inclusive social clubs across the Auckland region
  • Create events, camps, and activities for disabled and non-disabled members
  • Reduce financial barriers so everyone can participate
  • Build friendships, confidence, and community connections

Every dollar raised helps more people experience the belonging that PHAB is known for.

Fundraise Your Way

You don’t have to be an athlete to fundraise for PHAB. Some ideas include:

  • Entering a fun run with friends
  • Creating a workplace team challenge
  • Walking or rolling a distance goal
  • Swimming lengths at your local pool
  • Cycling a trail or charity ride

No matter how you move, you can make an impact.


Every Dollar Make a Difference

No matter how big or small your fundraiser is, it helps PHAB continue creating inclusive, fun spaces for everyone.

If you’d like support with your fundraiser, we can help with:

  • Ideas and planning
  • Promotion
  • Donation collection
  • PHAB resources and branding

Get in touch and we’ll help you get started.


Other Ways to Fundraise for PHAB

Not everyone wants to run a marathon — and that’s okay! There are plenty of creative, social, and fun ways to raise funds while bringing people together for inclusion.

Host an Event

Bring your community together and fundraise at the same time.

Ideas include:

  • Quiz nights or trivia evenings
  • Movie nights 
  • BBQs or sausage sizzles
  • Bake sales
  • Community picnics
  • Live music nights
  • Comedy nights

You can charge a small entry fee, run raffles, or collect donations during the event.


Workplace Fundraisers

Get your colleagues involved and turn fundraising into a team effort.

Ideas include:

  • Casual clothes day
  • Morning tea fundraiser
  • Office bake-off competition
  • Step challenges
  • Department vs department fitness challenge
  • Matched giving where the company matches staff donations


School & Youth Group Fundraising

Schools and youth groups are great at rallying behind a cause.

Ideas include:

  • Fun run or colour run
  • Coin trail or coin war
  • Mufti day
  • School talent show
  • Student-led market day
  • Sponsored silence or challenge



Get Creative

Some of the best fundraisers come from personal passions.

Ideas include:

  • Art sales
  • Craft markets
  • Gaming or streaming challenges
  • Board game tournaments
  • Photography exhibitions
  • Gardening or plant sales




Take On a Personal Challenge

Challenge yourself and ask people to sponsor your effort.

For example:

  • Walk 50km in a month
  • Cold water swim challenge
  • Cycle a long-distance trail
  • 24-hour challenge
  • Give up something for a month
  • Learn a new skill and showcase it

You can also take part in events like Round the Bays or the Auckland Marathon and dedicate your challenge to PHAB.



Celebrate While Giving Back

Turn a celebration into a fundraiser.

You could:

  • Ask for donations instead of birthday gifts
  • Fundraise at a wedding or anniversary
  • Celebrate a milestone or achievement



Community Fundraisers

Bring neighbourhoods and local groups together.

Ideas include:

  • Car wash day
  • Garage sales
  • Community markets
  • Sports tournaments
  • Neighbourhood dinners



Ready to Get Started?

If you’d like to fundraise for PHAB or create a team for an upcoming event, we’d love to support you.

Get in touch with our team and we can help you:

  • Set up a fundraising page
  • Share your story
  • Promote your challenge
  • Provide PHAB shirts or resources

Together, we can move for inclusion.

Contact us to start your fundraising journey today.

Email - Lexi@phab.org.nz